Couples Costume Guide 2017

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So, the big event is close and you still have to decide on a coordinated look for your couple's costume party. It's the quintessential costume problem every Halloween, but fortunately for you we're here to help! Our costume experts have seen it all, and we've paid close attention to the world's favorite couple's looks over the years. That means we know exactly what works, and exactly which combinations should be left on the shelf. We've poured over the data, analyzed the costumes, and done the dirty work to figure out which characters go best together, which puns will be a hit, and which dynamic duos need to be at every party.

We've assembled our knowledge into this handy visual Couples Costume Guide so that you can look at some of your favorite character combinations side by side, and choose whatever is best for you. Whether you'd like to be superheroes, villains, your favorite movie characters, or maybe even a historical throwback, we've got the costume choices that will let you make a supremely wise decision that will have you both standing out from the crowd this Halloween. Peruse this swell guide and choose wisely… With our help, and as long as you've got your partner by your side, we're sure that whichever look you choose is going to be a hit!

Couples Costumes Ideas

Joker and Harley Quinn "Why So Serious?"

Two of Gotham’s famous villains, Harley Quinn and the Joker, have a relationship based on love and, uh… insanity! If you are in the mood for causing a little trouble or making people squirm with a truly demented sense of humor, then this pair of Batman villains might be perfect couples look for you. With costume choices running the gamut from scary to sexy, we've got a Joker look and a Harley look that are sure to let you put your style stamp on this Gotham City couple. With these authentic DC Comics inspired costumes, you'll be ready to go toe to toe with the Bat... but just a little bit of advice, you might want to be prepared to get locked up in Arkham Asylum afterwards!

Gru and Minion "Bee-do-bee-do-bee-do!"

As we found out in the 2015 smash hit Minions, the little yellow guys of Despicable Me fame have served many masters over the years. But we still think they work best with Gru! Pair this Minion costume and Gru costume together, and you'll be a pair of truly despicable characters for your couples theme. In fact, you'll probably be ready to pull off a major heist at your big Halloween get-together. These officially licensed costume looks are a family friendly duo for any couple.

Captain American and Black Widow "No, you move."

The Marvel Cinematic Universe film series is still churning out movie after movie of fast paced Avengers action. We think any pair of Avengers costumes would be a great fit for a heroic minded couple, but Captain America and the Black Widow are definitely the male/female couple that would kick the most butt! We also have female versions of the Iron Man and Captain America costumes, so any woman can be the superhero of her choosing. Coordinate your Marvel look with your costume partner, and get ready to help save the world!

Superman and Wonder Woman "No one can resist the golden lasson."

Officially, Superman and Wonder Woman are just “really good friends,” but they are a fan favorite couple nevertheless. We sure think that makes it pretty hard to resist a night in the shoes of the Man of Steel and Amazing Amazonian! Hit the town as this superhuman power couple, and you won't even need the rest of Justice League to save the day. Coordinate one of our fantastic Wonder Woman looks with any of our authentic Superman costumes for a great time. (Just don't forget the golden lasso!)

Renaissance Themed "With fire and blood, I will take it."

Renaissance themed costumes are at an all-time height of popularity, except maybe back when they weren’t even a costume and people dressed like that every day! With hit shows like Game of Thrones and Vikings, that fact shouldn't really come as any surprise. Whether you prefer fire and ice, or the sharp blade of an axe, we're sure to have a pair of Renaissance themed costumes that will be the perfect fit for you. Pair up as a warrior and a shield maiden, a king and a princess, or even as just a pair of twisted court jesters. Head to the Ren Fest and have some mead, because whichever costume look you choose, it's sure to be just downright medieval!

Jimmy and Dottie "There's no crying in baseball!"

"You're gonna lose, you're gonna lose!" Not with these costumes! Our authentic League of Their Own costumes will give you the perfect combination of classic, fun, and nostalgia. You can be Dottie Hinson and Coach Jimmy Dugan for the working couple that's always butting heads, or coordinate Dottie and her sister Kit Keller for a same sex costume duo. Just accessorize your costume looks with a pair of gloves, and you'll be ready to hit the field. Just remember there’s no crying baseball, OR Halloween parties.

Fragile Box and Leg Lamp "Fra-gee-lay... That must be Italian."

Another classic couple’s costume idea comes from the holiday favorite, A Christmas Story. Ralphie's old man loved that lamp he won in a contest, and since then it's become an icon of the Christmas season. The "major award" was shipped to him in a box marked FRAGILE and his comical mispronunciation of the word has become a part of the lexicon, almost everyone recognizes it! If you are looking to humor a crowd, the leg lamp costume and FRAGILE box should do the trick. This couple's costume combination is a great way to make a big impression at your annual holiday get-together!

Forrest and Jenny "Me and Jenny were like peas and carrots."

Forrest Gump may not be the smartest man, but he is very wise (especially when he decided to invest in Apple in the 80s). Ever since he and Jenny were little kids he knew they belonged together. Our exclusive Forrest Gump costume pairs perfectly with a hippie costume to recreate the characters from the classic film. Because if there's one thing we know about Forrest and Jenny? They go together like "peas and carrots." And that's all we have to say about that.

Captain Morgan and Coke "A barrel of fun!"

One of the most popular cocktails, the classic Captain and Coke, can make its appearance in more than one way on Halloween night. Use your Captain Hook costume from last year and transform the look into Captain Morgan himself. When paired with this Coke bottle costume, you're sure to have the best couples Halloween costume at the party. (Bonus points if you can figure out how to lug that barrel around all night.) Cheers, mate!

Chips and Salsa "Too hot to handle!"

If you and your costume partner are the kind of people who are great by themselves, but so much better together, consider going as Chips and Salsa for your couples costume look! You can bring the heat with the spicy dress costume, and he can bring the crunch with the easy-to-wear polyfoam tunic. Truly one of the best party looks, the two of you can hang out by the snack spread for some easy laughs. You might want to bring some actual chips and salsa to carry around too, because this couple’s look might just give you or your friends the munchies!

Deviled Egg "Who doesn't love a devlied egg?"

Who doesn't love eggs? There are so many ways to eat your eggs; fried, poached, hard-boiled, scrambled, sunny side up, and… DEVILED! A devil costume and this egg are sure to give you one of the punniest costumes at the party. Just don't forget, everyone also loves a good egg pun, so don’t be shy to use this as an opportunity to crack a few yolks. Go with this creative costume combo to stand out at your big get-together!

Emojis "LOL 2 CUTE!"

If you are in search of an easy, last minute couple's Halloween costume look, why not just go as a couple of emojis? Emojis are cute and popular, and are the perfect way to express your feelings without having to use all of those pesky words! The smile and the winking face probably go back and forth quite a bit on your own text messages, so just pick up one of each for your costume duo. Hit the Halloween party wearing these emoji masks for a fun and modern costume look. K. Text ya later!

1980s "Bangles and Buellers"

Whether you lived through the 80s, were born in the 80s, or are a millennial that missed the decade entirely, we're pretty sure that everyone is in agreement that it is a decade that is renowned for its wild looks, zany classic movies, and hair metal… all of which makes for prime nostalgia. Whether you prefer some of the iconic celebrities of the era, or prefer characters from cult classic films of the decade, we have amazing 80s looks that will let you relive the radical era. Pair our exclusive Ferris Bueller costume with a pop star costume for a fun retro mash-up couple’s combination. Just remember that life moves pretty fast, you better stop and look around once in a while or you might miss it!

Captain Hook and Tinkerbell "Do you believe in Fairies?"

For a fun look why not go as the delightfully wicked Captain Hook and the effervescent Tinkerbell as your couples costume combo! You can play these classic characters like they appeared in Disney animated films or even in live action films like Hook and Pan. These two are usually adversaries, but we're sure any couple will have a delightfully magical time as these iconic J.M. Barrie characters! Pixie dust unfortunately is not included.

Egyptians "Walk like an Egyptian!"

Rule the Nile as some of the top historical figures when you coordinate an Egyptian look for your costume duo! What better way to command respect at a party than by making a grand entrance as Cleopatra and a pharaoh. We have a variety of goddess, pharaoh, and even mummy costumes, so you can choose your Egyptian historical pair of choice for your couples theme. These blast from-the-past looks are sure to have you feeling like historic royalty!

Flapper and Gangster "Putting on the Ritz"

You know you'd love to hop into a time machine and head back to the roaring 20s, but the next best thing is going in one of our fantastic Gangster and Flapper couple's looks! We have the widest selection of flapper costumes on the web, so you'll be able to pick out a style, cut, and color that will complement your gangster guy perfectly. Pick up a pair of Tommyguns and you might just become the new Bonnie and Clyde! Hopefully not really though… it’s just pretend!

Greek "Party at the Parthenon"

Classical Greece is responsible for many of the foundations of Western Culture, so what better way to do a throwback look than by going way, way back! With Greek men's and women's costumes, you can be a pair of wise philosophers, Spartan warriors, or even gods like Zeus and Hera! With robe based tunics and togas, these are some of the most comfortable costume looks to wear. And we have to admit, it's pretty fun to spend your night being worshiped as a god! Just bring plenty of grapes to feed each other. It might look odd today, but it's totally the ancient Greek way of doing things.

Mario "A pair of hot plumbers ready to travel!"

Of course Mario and Luigi of Mario Bros are famous for being brothers, but you can have any kind of relationship between your partner when you go in this classic couple's costume look. With female versions of both Luigi and Mario, you can choose which character you want to be, and make your date the other half of this dynamic duo. You might not get a chance to transport to the Mushroom Kingdom from your party, but we recommend being ready for Koopas and Goombas to try and crash the scene anyways! If nothing else you’ll have fun humming the theme song all night long.

Nerds "Geek out!"

A perennially popular costume choice is the stereotypical nerd trope. You know... glasses, chest protectors, suspenders and way too much plaid. But did you know that a pair of nerds can actually be the life of the party? It's true! A sexy nerd costume paired with a men's nerd costume of the dorkiest proportions is great for a quick laugh, and it's an easy way to let all the other party-goers know that geeks can have a good time just like the rest of 'em. Pair these looks together for your couple's costume, and you'll be ready to up the plaid factor!

Bamm Bamm and Pebbles "Flintstones. Meet the Flintstones"

Become the next generation of Flintstones all grown up when you go as Pebbles and Bamm Bamm. Perhaps you know them from the old cartoon, or perhaps you know them better as those weirdly addicting chewable vitamins, but either way you know them you know they’re a classic! As young adult versions of these classic animated characters, you'll finally be able to get the modern stone age family out of Bedrock and find yourself a proper place to party. And if you happen to run into mom and pops at the big get-together? We're sure Fred and Wilma will ready to rock the stone quarry right along with you. Yabba-dabba-doo!

Where's Waldo

"Where's Waldo? Well there are two of them over there, and I've never seen stripes look so good!" If you'd like to be hard to find this Halloween, consider going as one of the most popular looks when you coordinate a Waldo and Wenda costume together. We have to imagine Waldo gets pretty lonely out in the crowd, so we're sure he'll be glad to have his girlfriend Wenda along. You can pick one of our Where's Waldo costume options for men and women to make sure your couple's look is spot on.

Zombies "Brains... brains..."

With zombie mania at an all-time high due to the meteoric success of AMC's The Walking Dead, what better time than the present to go as zombies for your couple’s costume? You can be a lovelorn pair of the undead, destined to spend the rest of their reanimated days together in search of fresh flesh. Coordinate any of our zombie looks with your partner to create a couple's look that's simply to die for. Just be on the lookout for a certain sheriff or crossbow wielding biker dude!